In order to better understand the ultimate factors (long-term causes) leading to civil rights, please watch the first episode of the legendary documentary, Eyes on the Prize and fill out the guide below.
Given the stakes, why not give it a try? Start with this NPR article. Click the image below for the original challenge put out by the New York Times:
And click here to read Maurice Berger's original article about the 70 "missing" photos from Gordon Parks' "Segregation Series".
And finally, here is an excerpt from my conversation with Google's AI bot.
Your assignment: choose two actions in the song lyrics that are "agin'st the law" and explain how they are technically illegal in the Jim Crow South.
This is an excellent way to practice identifying the key parts of argumentative writing. Please fill out the form linked below:
How far were the abolitionists willing to go? Although Garrison, for example, was a radical pacifist, most like-minded reformers were willing to enlist in the army in order to fight in the Civil War for their ultimate goal: abolition.
Glory (1989), directed by New Trier graduate, Ed Zwick, was revolutionary not only in its subject matter, but also in its marketing. Consider this cover art:
You can watch the film (for a price) on Amazon, Fandango NOW, the YouTube, Google Play. OR, if you want to watch it for free, click HERE.
Why did Ed Zwick make this film? It might have been because of this man:
Click here for an editable Google doc or use the PDF below: